As for why Darkans have not returned to Darka after Azzal moved to Talerium, i think they know their future is there, while Darka future is pretty much written already, date just have not yet printed up.
no mate, sorry - that's wishful thinking. They could come join Talerium any time; they could fight for you for months and then come.
When Azzal joined Talerium, 3 things happened:
1) The Marshal of your main army gushed about how happy he was to be in Talerium now
2) The "Duchess" of Azzal then explained it was part of a secret plan to appease Cagilan
3) A giant yawn
When Miskel rode north to fight the monsters so you could concentrate on Cagilan, who came with him? Remember? The Prime Minister of Talerium and the Judge of Talerium. Not a single former Darkan. Even though Miskel told the realm they were marching to free Darka from the monsters so they could fight. Not a single former Darkan cared.
Miskel is planning another similar trip now. No one wants to be bothered. You hammered all the independent thought out of them.
Sorry for this to be your "Ceausescu Moment", but your Darkans didn't stick around out of love or loyalty. They just didn't give a !@#$ enough to leave.
